Thea Ulrich-Lewis serves as the Vice President of Programs. In this capacity, she supports the implementation of the Foundation’s statewide programs. Thea’s work at the Foundation has focused on strengthening the Texas teacher pipeline and ensuring cross-team and cross-department collaboration.
Thea joined the Foundation in 2016 as a Research Associate, researching a variety of education topics with a focus on teacher preparation. She previously worked for the Texas Legislative Budget Board conducting school district management reviews.
A native New Yorker, Thea moved to Texas in 2009 to teach elementary school in the Rio Grande Valley through Teach for America. She holds a master’s degree in public affairs from the University of Texas-Austin and a bachelor’s degree in economics and Spanish from the University of Vermont.
In her free time, Thea enjoys learning new skills and taking classes. She’s currently learning ceramics and brushing up on her Spanish skills.